1. Chevrolet Belair
   Mini Mk 1
2. Fiat 500
   BMW Isetta

One of the most iconic vehicles ever produced by Chevrolet was the Belair. Manufactured between 1955 and 1957, it will always be remembered for its fantastic trim and those beautiful pointy tailfins.

1. Chevrolet Belair
   Mini Mk 1
2. Fiat 500
   BMW Isetta

Perhaps one of the most famous cars ever produced, the Mini first appeared in England in 1959 with the Mark 1. This small car was produced into the late ‘90s with various upgrades and changes over the years. In 2000, BMW bought the brand and introduced the Mini ONE. Although the shape paid homage to the original, these were much larger cars. In the past five years, over 270,000 Mini models were sold in the United States.

1. Chevrolet Belair
   Mini Mk 1
2. Fiat 500
   BMW Isetta

Who doesn’t love the Fiat 500? No, we're not talking about the modern one but the first model, released in the 1950s. This car took Europe by storm and it's not difficult to understand why. Small, cheap and certainly cute, 500s from that era remain in demand today.

1. Chevrolet Belair
   Mini Mk 1
2. Fiat 500
   BMW Isetta

Mini cars have a certain charm, and perhaps the most famous of them all is the Isetta. Interestingly, this was not a BMW design, but built under license. BMW built the Isetta between 1955 and 1962.

1. Lincoln Cosmopolitan
   BMW Isetta
2. Chevrolet Belair
   Mini Mk 1

Available in a 2-door as a coupe or convertible and as a 4-door sedan, the Cosmopolitan was produced in the early 1950s. Power came from a 337 cubic inch 5.5-liter V8 coupled to either a 3-speed manual or 4-speed automatic gearbox.

1. BMW Isetta
   Lincoln Cosmopolitan
2. Mini Mk 1
   Porsche 550

This racing sports car was produced by Porsche from 1953 to 1956. The 1.5-liter Type 547 engine produced 108 brake horsepower. Another popular car at auction time, a 550 sold as recently as 2016 for $5.4 million.

1. Lincoln Cosmopolitan
   Porsche 550
2. Holden 48-215
   BMW 800

Also known as the Holden Business, the 48-215 was a Holden model produced in Australia from 1948 to 1953. It was the first model from General Motors to be marketed under the Holden name.

1. Holden 48-215
   Jeep DJ-3A Dispatcher
2. Fiat 500
   Mini Mk 1

Built between 1955 and 1964, the Dispatcher used an L-Head 134 engine with the body of the Jeep CJ-3A. It was available as both a soft and hardtop. Many Dispatchers were used as delivery vehicles.

1. Jeep DJ-3A Dispatcher
   Mini Mk 1
2. BMW 600
   Volvo Duett

The Duett was released in 1953 and produced right up until 1969. It came in two main body styles, a station wagon and a panel van. Some were also released as convertibles. It was powered by a 1.8-liter straight four engine.

1. MG Y-Type
   Volvo Duett
2. Lincoln Cosmopolitan
   Volkswagen Beetle

Over 8000 Y-Type saloons were built from 1947 to 1953. Three different types were built, the YA, Tourer and YB although the YA was far more prevalent. Y-Type MG's were powered by a 1.2-liter engine.

1. Fiat 500
   MG Y-Type
2. Chevrolet Belair
   Chrysler 300

Many muscle car aficionados call the Chrysler 300 the first muscle car. No matter if you agree or not, the 300, introduced in 1955 and produced until 1965, certainly had the cool factor.

1. Lincoln Cosmopolitan
   Chrysler 300
2. Rolls Royce Phantom IV
   Chevrolet Belair

The Phantom IV was the first Phantom model in 11 years for Rolls Royce. This model was an exclusive, only for royals or heads of state. Only 18 were made, three of which were convertibles. 16 are still known to exist around the world, most notably in either museums or with private collectors.

1. Rolls Royce Phantom IV
   Volkswagen Beetle
2. Aston Marting DB5
   Lincoln Capri

Built between 1952 and 1959, the Capri was a full-sized luxury sedan. Three generations featured in those seven years with the Capri available as a coupe, convertible, sedan and hardtop and as either a 2-door or 4-door. The Capri was often used in racing and won its section of the Pan American Road Race in both 1952 and 1953.

1. Maserati 3500 GT
   Lincoln Capri
2. Mini Mk 1
   Porsche 550

Available as a two-seat convertible and hardtop, the 3500 was built by the legendary manufacturer Maserati from 1957 to 1964. This was a front-engined rear-wheel drive car powered by a 3.5-liter straight-6 engine which produced around 220 brake horsepower.

1. Maserati 3500 GT
   Mercedes Benz 300 SL
2. Ford 500
   BMW Isetta

A true classic from the '50s, the 300 SL started life as a racing car in 1952 but soon became a production car in 1954 as a two-door coupe. The 300 SL became instantly recongizable thanks to its gull wing doors. Just over 3,200 of the coupe and roadster were built up until 1963.

1. Mercedes Benz 300 SL
   Jaguar D-Type
2. Lincoln Cosmopolitan
   Chrysler 300

In 2016, a buyer paid $21.7 million for a 1950s, Jaguar D-Type! Simply staggering numbers for an equally staggeringly beautiful car. This car was built with Le Mans in mind and it didn't disappoint, winning in '55, '56 and '57.

1. Jaguar D Type
   Chevrolet Corvette
2. Chrysler 300
   Rolls Royce Phantom IV

The Corvette name is loved around the world. From its inception in 1953, the Corvette brand is the jewel in the Chevrolet crown. Of course, everyone has their favorite Corvette with many citing the C1 and the C2 Stingray as personal preferences.

1. Chevrolet Corvette
   Fiat 500
2. Mini Mk 1
   Dodge B Series

Produced between 1948 and 1953, the B Series was a pickup truck available as either a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton option. Power wise, they only had a six-cylinder flat head engine that produced under 100 brake horsepower.

1. Ford Fairlane
   Dodge B Series
2. Jaguar D Type
   Porsche 356

The Ford Fairlane was produced by Ford between 1955 to 1961 onward in the full-sized car segment. The first generation had that typical mid-'50s look. Body shapes included a sedan, station wagon and convertible.

1. Volvo Duett
   Maserati 3500 GT
2. Ford Fairlane
   Jeep M422 Mighty Mite

Designed as a combat vehicle, research on the Mighty Mite started in 1946 but it was only in the late 1950s that it went into production. The body was made from aluminum to keep weight down for airlifting while the Mite was powered by an AMC V-4 air-cooled engine. 3,922 Mighty Mites were manufactured, with most serving with the US Marines.

1. Volvo Amazon
   Jeep M422 Might Mite
2. Lincoln Capri
   Holden 48-215

First introduced in 1956, the Amazon was one of Volvo's mid-sized car offerings. It was marketed globally. Over 600,000 were made with more than half exported.

1. Porsche 356
   Volvo Duett
2. Holden Special
   Mini Mk 1

This mid-sized car was produced by Holden between 1953 and 1968 and was available with a number of body shapes including 2-door coupe utility, 3-door van, 4-door sedan and 5-door station wagon.

1. Holden Special
   Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider
2. Mini Mk 1
   Chevrolet Corvette

A classic Ferrari from the 1950s, the Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider is still in demand today. Powered by a 3.0-liter V12, a Spider sold for $5.74 million at auction in 2012. And it's not difficult to understand why. Not only is it a Ferrari but its incredibly beautiful as well.

1. Citroen DS
   Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider
2. Volkswagen Beetle
   Rolls Royce Phantom IV

The most classic Citroen of them all, the DS certainly seemed way ahead of its time design-wise when released in 1955. It was produced for a period of 20 years and over 1.4 million were made. It was available in three body shapes during this time, 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon and 2-door convertible.

1. Citroen DS
   Chevrolet Belair
2. Dodge B Series
   MG ZB Varitone

Introduced in 1953 and produced until 1958, around 36,000 of the ZB Varitone Model by MG were made. This MG model had a top speed of around 86 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 18.2 seconds. It was powered by a 1.5-liter engine.

1. BMW Isetta
   MG ZB Varitone
2. Dodge Crusader
   Chevrolet Corvette

The Crusader was produced by Dodge in Canada for the Canadian market. Its production ran from 1951 to 1958. Essentially, it was a rebadged Plymouth Cambridge.

1. Dodge Crusader
   BMW 501
2. Ford Fairlane
   Fiat 500

The beautiful BMW 501, a mid-sized luxury car designed by Peter Schimanowski was marketed by the Bavarian auto manufacturer from 1952 - 1962. It was available in three body styles - 4-door sedan, 2-door cabriolet and 2-door coupe. Top-of-the-range models were driving by a 2.5-liter V8 engine.

1. Chevrolet Corvette
   Dodge B Series
2. BMW 501
   Lincoln Premier

This 2- or 4-door luxury car was built by Lincoln from 1956 till 1960. It was available as both a convertible and a hardtop with power supplied by a 6.0-liter Lincoln Y-block V8. This large vehicle could seat six people comfortably.

1. Willys BC Bobcat
   Lincoln Premier
2. Maserati 3500 GT
   Mercedes Benz 300 SL

The Bobcat, also known as the "Aero Jeep," was a prototype produced in the 1950s and shared many parts with the M-38 and M-38A1. This vehicle was intended to be used by paratroopers and dropped out of aircraft with them. It never went into production.

1. Holden Special
   Ford Parklane
2. Willys BC Bobcat
   MG Y-Type

Launched in 1956, the Parkland was a two-door station wagon. It was powered by either a straight six or V8 engine and had a 3-speed transmission. Although two doors would suggest it was smaller, it wasn't.

1. Ford Parklane
   Dodge La Femme
2. Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider
   BMW Isetta

Produced by Dodge between 1955 and 1956, this 2-door hardtop was specifically aimed at the fairer sex. Only 2,500 were sold in a two-year period, although little evidence suggests that it was well marketed.

1. Dodge La Femme
   Maserati 3500 GT
2. Chevrolet Task Force
   Dodge La Femme

Along with the F-150, the Task Force was the quintessential pickup in the 1950s. With its incredible lines, this body shape is still in demand to this day. Power plant options included a 3.9-liter straight six as well as a 4.6-liter V8.

1. Chevrolet Task Force
   Cadillac Eldorado
2. Jaguar D-Type
   Porsche 550

Established in 1902, Cadillac is the second oldest automotive brand in America. The Eldorado, introduced in 1959, had everything you could wish for in a ‘50s classic, including ridiculously long and pointy tail fins and chrome, lots of chrome. Sadly, finding one today is like finding a needle in a haystack.

1. Rolls Royce Phantom IV
   Cadillac Eldorado
2. BMW 503
   MG ZB Varitone

This two-door, two-seater came in the form of a coupe or cabriolet. It was produced by BMW between 1956 and 1959 with 413 built over that period. It was aimed in particular at the US market, but saleswise, performed poorly.

1. Dodge M37
   BMW 503
2. Cadillac Eldorado
   Mini Mk 1

Over 115,000 Dodge M37s were built from 1951. This 3/4 ton truck was used by the US Military during the Korean War. The M37 was powered by the Dodge T-245 motor which produced around 78 hp and moved the M37s at speeds of up to 55 mph. This was a true workhorse.